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sneeps's review against another edition
3.0
Okay so it's losing its shine by this point, as I recalled 10 years ago, but Jacky did start to have some development and self-awareness (thanks Davey). Also like I know she's been doing historical events Forest Gump style this whole time but the whole deal with The Highwayman and Lord Byron is a bit much for me. Also like. Higgins being in love with Lord Byron is a thing. How old is Higgins??? Bc in this book Lord Byron would be 19/20, Higgins reads as in his 30s? Who knows
schung13's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.25
hmnborczon's review
adventurous
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
heididt19's review against another edition
4.0
Jacky Faber is at it again in the ninth book in this series. Following her escape from Australia, she meets up with her fiance Jaimy, also an escapee. Together they head towards London. On their way they encounter a typhoon. Jacky's little indian friend Ravi get tangled in a rope and is thrown overboard. In an attempt to save him, Jacky dives overboard too. They wash up in India. Meanwhile, those still on the ship are frantically searching for her. Stopping at almost every town on their way to London, they still do not see her. Ravi and Jacky end up in a little town that is having problems with a "badmash." This is a mean man who is running and stealing from the town with his gang of cronies. Jacky organizes an uprising against the badmashes with Ravi as her translator. They save the town and steal the main badmash's boat. They sail to a major city and attempt to find the English Emissary. Instead she finds Chopstick Charlie, a wealthy chinese businessman. He says he will help Jacky get back to England if she agrees to make Charlie look good by donating a bunch of his riches to the king and his museums. She agrees and when she gets there she calls on her old friend Richard Allen. He helps get her closer to the king and donate the Jewels. In the process she learns of a certain highwayman who is going around threatening to kill her old adversaries Lieutenants Bliffil and Flashby. She figures out the highway man is Jaimy, but can she stop him? Will she?
I enjoy these books a lot, but must admit they are dragging on. I anxiously await the next book and hope they finally figure stuff out instead of constantly being separated, arrested, and starting revolutions. Pretty much generally causing headaches for British Intelligence. But, I like all the historical references weaved into a fictional tale. I recommend reading this book if you like female heroines, or just a lot of dramatic romance.
I enjoy these books a lot, but must admit they are dragging on. I anxiously await the next book and hope they finally figure stuff out instead of constantly being separated, arrested, and starting revolutions. Pretty much generally causing headaches for British Intelligence. But, I like all the historical references weaved into a fictional tale. I recommend reading this book if you like female heroines, or just a lot of dramatic romance.
kkaste's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
vorpalblad's review against another edition
3.0
The Mark of the Golden Dragon is probably my least favorite entry in this series, but no matter what, the audiobook versions are always worth it to listen to the magical voice that is Katherine Kellgren (or was Katherine Kellgren, unfortunately).
Reading other reviews I notice that some are tired of the trick of keeping Jacky and Jamey apart. If you are here to see them live happily ever after, you may want to go find another series now. It's clear that Jacky's adventures without Jamey will continue. How could she flirt so outrageously and run around half-dressed with half-a-head of hair if Jamey were there all the time? And I'm not against his continued absence. In fact, the less we hear from him, the better. He's weak and whiny.
What fails in this particular episode and brings it down from the usual four or five star rating is that we don't get a lot of the great history that Meyer weaves into the stories so well. Instead this feels like the middle of a trilogy, moving the characters around to get them ready for the next installment. Regardless, if you want to read the whole series, you probably won't hate The Mark of the Golden Dragon but if you want to skip to the highlights of the series, I'd skip over this one.
Reading other reviews I notice that some are tired of the trick of keeping Jacky and Jamey apart. If you are here to see them live happily ever after, you may want to go find another series now. It's clear that Jacky's adventures without Jamey will continue. How could she flirt so outrageously and run around half-dressed with half-a-head of hair if Jamey were there all the time? And I'm not against his continued absence. In fact, the less we hear from him, the better. He's weak and whiny.
What fails in this particular episode and brings it down from the usual four or five star rating is that we don't get a lot of the great history that Meyer weaves into the stories so well. Instead this feels like the middle of a trilogy, moving the characters around to get them ready for the next installment. Regardless, if you want to read the whole series, you probably won't hate The Mark of the Golden Dragon but if you want to skip to the highlights of the series, I'd skip over this one.
kschmoldt's review against another edition
4.0
In this book Jacky gets washed overboard her ship in a typhoon, survives a jungle full of girl-eating tigers, bests some bad guys in Burma, meets a very large, very enterprising Chinese businessman by the name of Chopstick Charlie, and, after having all sorts of adventures makes her way back to England in order to win the favor of the King, save her forlorn love Jamie Fletcher, and clear her good name. Great times.
blogginboutbooks's review against another edition
4.0
I just finished listening to this one on audio and it's a fun, raucous adventure just like the rest of the series. Jacky is always a fun heroine, especially when given voice by the incomparable Katherine Kellgren. Jacky's adventures in this installment are many, as always accompanied by danger, humor, romance, and cheek. I enjoyed this book as I've enjoyed all of them, even if they get more "salty" as they go.
spuriousdiphthongs's review against another edition
3.0
Ahhh, I'm so sorry, L.A. Meyer. I love this series but on this re-read via audio, I really struggled with this one and have to lower my rating to 3 stars from my original rating of 5 as a teenager. Jacky's cultural appropriation / yellow face is not cool. I'm also super tired of the plot device of "Jacky comes up with a complex plot for something that could be solved easily. Also, she and Davy have a fight that isn't resolved? IDK, this one felt off to me. I might need a break before proceeding onto the next one in the series.